Kiefer Sutherland arrests
Definition
A phrase referring to the multiple arrests of Canadian-American actor Kiefer Sutherland, best known for portraying counter-terrorism agent Jack Bauer in the TV series '24'. Notable incidents include DUIs in the 2000s and a recent January 2026 arrest in Hollywood for allegedly assaulting and threatening a ride-share driver.
Pop culture shorthand for Sutherland's history of legal scrapes, often involving alcohol-fueled antics that echo his on-screen tough-guy persona.
Examples
Kiefer Sutherland arrests are back in the news after he allegedly turned an Uber into a crime scene chase.
Nothing says 'designated survivor' like dodging Kiefer Sutherland arrests at 4 a.m. in Hollywood.
Kiefer Sutherland arrests prove he's still living the '24' reboot: one thriller per decade.
Hollywood insiders whisper that Kiefer Sutherland arrests are just his way of keeping the method acting muscles flexed off-set.